You won’t notice a change when you log in, but what will change and improve is the NetID service’s resilience against network outages and other disruptions.
Cybersecurity News
The Office of Cybersecurity manages the university’s risk-reduction efforts through data protection, ongoing diagnostics, cybersecurity awareness training and policies and procedures to safeguard intellectual property and sensitive information.
The MFA-Duo prompt has a new look. Check out what’s new
In early 2024, UW–Madison updated the Duo multi-factor authentication service. You may notice the Duo security prompt looks a bit different.
12/20 phishing alert! Subject: “Salary Increase Notification”
There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a payroll & employees relations specialist sending information about a pay increase. The email asks recipients to click a link.
Buyer beware: email from financial consultant lead-generation service
While this isn’t a phishing attempt or outright fraud, it’s at best a hidden—and therefore misleading—marketing attempt we want you to be aware of.
Scam alert: phishing attempts to access NetID & MFA-Duo credentials
Beware of phishing attempts to access your MFA-Duo credentials. If you fall for the scam, criminals could then attempt to reroute your direct deposit information.
10/20 phishing alert! Subject: “[Not Virus Scanned] 16.89 % Salary Increase Letter 20 October 2023”
There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a payroll & employees relations specialist sending information about a pay increase. The email asks recipients to click an attached PDF.
Enter the Cybersecurity Awareness Month meme contest
Who, meme? Yes, you! Showcase your creativity, humor and cybersecurity awareness for a chance to have your meme displayed in the next TechNews!
8/19 phishing alert! Subject: “Open position & student welfare”
Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker offers a a part-time, work-from-home job.
4/7 phishing alert! Subject: “Alert: Possible Exposure to Monkeypox Virus at the University”
In an active phishing campaign to UW email addresses, scammers prompt you to enter your NetID and password on a fake profile page. The scammers then use this information to change your direct deposit information.
LastPass update & recommendations
LastPass is a password manager available to faculty, staff and students. Though LastPass experienced a security incident late last year, we believe using it continues to be low risk.